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​​Tammy leads the way for her community​

06 February 2025
Community Shepparton
Employment
Tammy

​​As a proud First Nations woman, Tammy feels supported at work as a leader and advocate for her community.​

​​As a proud First Nations woman, Tammy feels supported at work as a leader and advocate for her community. 

​For more than 7 years Tammy has worked at the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), the government agency delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to people with disability. 

I feel empowered to take on challenging roles with resilience, to not be afraid of having a voice both as a woman in leadership, and as a First Nations woman,

she said.

​Tammy, who comes from the Kalkadoon, Ku Ku Yalanji and Nyamal tribes, is happiest when mentoring others. 

​‘I love being a mentor and guiding people as they navigate any personal and professional conflicts,’ said Tammy. 

​Tammy, whose family comes from 3 different stolen generations, said the NDIA’s First Nations Employee Network (FNEN) and First Nations Employment and Inclusion Plan (FNEIP) are positive steps. 

​‘There is a lot of mistrust within government and our culture. Working for the Australian Public Service does not always mix well for First Nations employees. 

Having supports and opportunities for First Nations people within the NDIA, facilitates growth; professionally, individually, and as a workplace on a whole,

said Tammy. 

​For Tammy, it’s important to see the NDIA is recognising the intricacies of being a First Nations employee, a woman, and a leader. 

​‘Working for NDIA is rewarding as I get to make a difference in the lives of others,’ said Tammy. 

​The NDIA are currently hiring for local customer service roles at multiple levels, in rural and remote areas.  

​Part-time and flexible work options are available. 

​First Nations people bring a wealth of life experience, cultural heritage, knowledge and skills into the workplace helping to make sure participants are understood and empowered to make informed choices about their disability supports. 

​Learn more about the roles that are currently available on the NDIS website.​